Golden Arrows 2-3 Mamelodi Sundowns
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Mamelodi Sundowns won: Golden Arrows 2-3 Mamelodi Sundowns in the South Africa, MTN 8 Cup (Round 1/2) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Durban, KN. Golden Arrows goals: Junior Dion 70', Philani Khumalo 90'+1. Mamelodi Sundowns goals: Cassius Mailula 31', Marcelo Allende 78', Antonio Van Wyk 86'. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Marcelo Allende (8.9).
Match report
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows 3-2
Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly beat Golden Arrows 3-2 away from home at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday 30 August in the South Africa, MTN 8 Cup.
Cassius Mailula put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead on 31' (0-1), Junior Dion levelled for Golden Arrows on 70' (1-1), Marcelo Allende restored Mamelodi Sundowns' lead on 78' (1-2), Antonio Van Wyk made it 1-3 on 86' and Philani Khumalo pulled one back for Golden Arrows on 90+1' (2-3).
Antonio Van Wyk's 86' strike proved decisive.
Golden Arrows had 35% of the ball, shots were 8-23 (2-11 on target).
Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns FC) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Match stats
| Golden Arrows | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Total shots | 8 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 63 |
| Big chances | 2 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 269 (84%) | 529 (90%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 14 |
| Total shots | 8 | 23 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 16 |
| Shots outside box | 2 | 7 |
Lineups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3): Thakasani Mbanjwa, Khulekani Shezi, Eroine Agnikoi, Themba Mantshiyane, Osborn Maluleke, Ayabulela Maxwele, Nqobeko Dlamini, Nhlanhla Zwane, Nhlanhla Gasa, Junior Dion, Ronaldo Van Neel
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1): Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Morena, Grant Kekana, Khulumani Ndamane, Fawaaz Basadien, Teboho Mokoena, Siyanda Ndlovu, Cassius Mailula, Marcelo Allende, Tashreeq Matthews, Brayan Léon
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 70' · Goal · Junior Dion (Golden Arrows)
- 78' · Goal · Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 86' · Goal · Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Philani Khumalo (Golden Arrows)
All-time head-to-head
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Questions
Who won Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns won, 2-3 (South Africa, MTN 8 Cup) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 13:00 UTC at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Durban, KN, South Africa, MTN 8 Cup.